SECP Reports 11 Percent Increase in New Company Registrations for March 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registered 2993 new companies in March 2026 with IT and e-commerce leading the sectoral growth at 606 registrations.
SECP Approves Additional Pension Funds for Balochistan and Punjab to Modernize Retirement Systems
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan sanctions new pension funds for Balochistan and Punjab to reduce long-term liabilities and enhance employee benefits.
SECP Approves Pakistan’s First Shariah-Compliant Credit Risk-Sharing Product
SECP approves a landmark Shariah-compliant risk-sharing product by NCGCL to boost Islamic financing for MSMEs and the agriculture sector in Pakistan.
SECP Signs MoUs with Askari Bank and NayaPay for Digital Corporate Onboarding
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan partners with Askari Bank and NayaPay to digitize and simplify the corporate bank account opening process.
SECP Eases Investment Rules with Multiple Sahulat Account Access
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan introduces major reforms allowing investors to open multiple Sahulat Accounts across different brokerage houses.
Pakistan Lists First Rupee Denominated Green Bond by Parwaaz Financial Services
Parwaaz Financial Services Limited marks a milestone with Pakistan’s first local currency green bond, targeting renewable energy and sustainable agriculture projects.
SECP Launches National Survey to Identify Barriers in Corporate Debt Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has initiated a data-driven survey to collect stakeholder feedback and reform the corporate debt market.
SECP Mandates MUFAP Membership for Investment Advisors and Distributors
The SECP has issued a new directive making MUFAP membership compulsory for mutual and pension fund advisors to enhance transparency and investor protection.
World Bank Unveils Roadmap to Modernize Pakistan Wheat Sector and Boost Farmer Income
The World Bank proposes a five-point strategy to deregulate Pakistan’s wheat sector, focusing on closing yield gaps and shifting toward market-driven private investment.
PSX Extends Trading Suspension for Eight Non-Compliant Listed Companies
The Pakistan Stock Exchange maintains a 60-day trading suspension for eight companies starting March 31, 2026, due to continued regulatory and financial breaches.